Candlelight flickered and loud chants resounded outside Hanford Civic Auditorium Monday night as some 100 Kettleman City residents and their advocates held a vigil to protest the proposed expansion of the hazardous landfill facility near their community. Full Story »
A Lemoore man has been sentenced to 17 years in state prison for the sexual exploitation of two children in 2007, one of whom was just a year old. Full Story »
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The Hanford Rotary Community Foundation was able to increase its annual support of various local charitable organizations, thanks to a very substantial gift from Southern California Edison Co. Full Story »
A law enforcement sweep through Hanford to search for people in violation of their probation and parole terms resulted in 10 arrests, police announced today. Full Story »
The theme of this year's annual Lemoore Christmas Parade was "Cinematic Christmas." Community groups, individuals and commercial representatives created a variety of parade entries including plenty of Grinches, Charlie Browns and Nightmares Before Christmas. The parade has been held since the 1920s. Full Story »
Dave Hawk was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole on Friday in front of a packed Kings County Superior courtroom. Full Story »
For 20 years Flindt Andersen was addicted to prescription drugs. At the low point in the course of his addiction, he wasn’t even able to function on less than 40 to 50 pills a day. Full Story »
The monthly meeting of the Kings Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) will not be held this month. The next meeting will be at 7 p.m. Jan. 20 at the Irwin Street Inn. Full Story »
The University of California now says it will ask state legislators for $913 million more next year than it received in this year’s budget. The California State University system will ask for an increase of $884 billion. Full Story »
Shoppers had their wallets ready Saturday as the Christmas Treasure Craft show at the Civic Auditorium held its more than 20-year-old tradition. Full Story »
Another hard freeze is expected tonight, with lows in the upper 20s, as cold weather continues to impact the Central Valley. Full Story »
Opponents of Waste Management came out over the weekend against today’s planned appeal hearing on the company’s Kettleman Hills landfill expansion project complaining about a wide range of issues, including a new staff report released late Friday for the Monday hearing. Full Story »
Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market may still come to Hanford, but it remains unclear when that may occur. Full Story »
A Lemoore man is being investigated for his part in a fatal car accident this morning that claimed the life of a southbound driver on Highway 41. Full Story »
Another long, combative hearing is expected tonight on the proposed Kettleman Hills Landfill expansion. The Kings County Board of Supervisors will hear an appeal of an earlier county decision to issue a permit allowing Waste Management to expand the hazardous waste landfill capacity at its Kettleman Hills facility. Full Story »
Voter approval of the state water bond could fund some long sought-after Kings County water storage projects, local officials familiar with the legislation said this week. Full Story »
Crowds five deep lined the four-block parade route down D Street in Lemoore as school bands, colorful floats and various groups marched past. The weather was brisk as temperatures dropped into the mid-40s and a chilling breeze kept parade-goers bundled for warmth. Full Story »
There's a lot of speculation around town that a new tenant may be coming soon to the old Mervyns at the Hanford Mall. Full Story »
Three people were injured Friday morning in a fog-related rural accident on Excelsior Avenue near 15 1/2 Avenue involving four vehicles, two of them big rigs. Full Story »
A drunken driver was arrested late Thursday night after running a red light which caused an accident with a police car, according to the Hanford Police Department. Full Story »
Wells Fargo will close Hanford's Wachovia bank branch in April, part of a wider effort to consolidate its California operations. Full Story »
Kings County residents who are in need and seeking information now only have to remember one phone number to get help. Full Story »
An attempted purse snatching at the Hanford Mall was foiled when an eager bystander followed the suspects from the scene and alerted police to their location, leading to two arrests. Full Story »
LEMOORE -- Donations are being accepted for the Holiday Bazaar for the Order of Eastern Star in Lemoore, with funds raised to help Lemoore Christian Aid. The event is scheduled for 5 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 10. Food and clothing/coats for kids drive at the Lemoore Masonic Center. Information: Nancy at 925-1555. Full Story »
Christmas decorations illuminate Berlin's main shopping streets. AP Photo/Franka Bruns
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